Hieromartyr
Cyriacus of Jerusalem
Hieromartyr Cyriacus, Patriarch of Jerusalem
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Cyriacus of Jerusalem served as Patriarch of Jerusalem. Cyriacus of Jerusalem was a bishop of Jerusalem who died during a riot in 133 AD. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyriacus of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Cyriacus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cyriacus of Jerusalem, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.